Well, my Whole30 journey will be over tomorrow! Can't believe it's already been 30 days. For those of you who started on January 1st, how did it go? Do you feel a difference? After a long morning of dealing with car issues, I'm ready for a nap. So, I'm just going to post this week's recipes, and I'll do a Whole30 recap this week. Have a wonderful week! Monday: Roast turkey with cauliflower and green beans Recipe: Roast turkey (1) 13-15 lb turkey 1 apple, quartered 1 lemon, cut on ... continue reading...
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10 Reasons to Give Up Grains
Against the grain: 10 reasons to give up grains why you should go grain-free (source: Nourished Kitchen) 1. if you can get it from grain, you can get it elsewhere. The big heroes of most grains’ nutrient profile are dietary fiber and B vitamins. Take heed, every grain is different and different grains offer different nutrient profiles. Yet, one thing remains constant: if you can find the nutrient in grain, you can find the nutrient in better quantities in other foods. ... continue reading...
What’s for Dinner 1/9-1/13
First off, I can't believe we're already on Day 8 of the Whole30! I'm feeling great. My old bounce is coming back and even though I baked THIS chocolate cake for my 2nd oldest son's 8th birthday the other day, for probably the first time in my life, I wasn't salivating and whining in my head about how I couldn't have any. Even though it's mostly "Paleo," it's definitely not Whole30 approved! P.S. Yes, that is powdered sugar on top. Corn starch-free powdered sugar, but sugar ... continue reading...
What’s for Dinner 12/19-12/23
Can't believe Christmas is a week away! Enjoy the new "printer friendly" button, and let me know if it's giving you problems! Monday: Breaded pork chops, steamed broccoli and diced apples Recipe: Breaded pork chops 3-4 pounds pork chops 1 cup almond flour 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 1 egg 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup olive oil In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. While that's heating, in a bowl combine all the spices. In a separate bowl, whisk egg ... continue reading...
Choconut Macadamia Peppermint Bark
I was reminiscing of ol' holiday treats, and wondering if it would be possible to create a cleaner version of one of my personal favorites...peppermint bark. Thanks to a genius basic recipe from Mark's Daily Apple, I was able to recreate a delicious substitute that every single person in our family loved! This recipe made a 9x9 square pan, which actually ended up being plenty for the 7 of us. It took us a few days to finish off, even though part of me wanted to eat the whole thing in one ... continue reading...